cable triceps pushdown (v-bar)
cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: cable.
- Target muscle
- triceps
- Muscle group
- forearms
- Body part
- upper arms
- Equipment
- cable
Secondary muscles
forearms
How to perform
- Attach a v-bar attachment to the cable machine at the highest setting.
- Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
- Engage your triceps and exhale as you push the v-bar down until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps.
- Inhale as you slowly return the v-bar to the starting position, maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.